TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

SQUARE-SETTING [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1979-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Extraction Procedures - Various (Mining)
DEF

A method of mine timbering in which heavy timbers are framed together in rectangular sets (...) so as to fill in as the ore body is removed by overhand stoping.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'extraction divers (Exploit. minière)
CONT

Lorsque le minerai est fragile, on le soutient en couronne par un boisage dont l'ossature est constituée de charpentes assemblées suivant les arêtes de cubes successifs prenant appui latéralement sur les épontes; c'est le square set timbering, méthode très coûteuse, mais indispensable dans certains cas.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: